Surrounded by family, at Essie Summers Retirement Village on Saturday, 6th January, 2018, aged 87. Dearly loved husband of Beverley. Loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Rochelle, Robert and Lorraine, Geoffrey and Rangi, and Brent and Louise. Loved Gran Gran by all his Grandchildren. Special thanks to all the caring staff at Essie Summers, they are first class. Messages c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of the life of Donald will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel at 297 Ferry Road on Tuesday, 9th January, at 11:00 am. Private cremation thereafter.